Risk Financing and Captives Articles
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Captives
Actuarial Projections and the Captive
2002-11-01 | Michael R Mead
Actuaries are crucial to the formation and success of captives. Michael Mead discusses the role of the actuary in understanding claims, establishing premiums, and projecting profits.
Market Practices
What Constitutes a Full Underwriting Submission
2002-10-01 | Peter Polstein
Peter Polstein describes the elements that are included in a full underwriting submission, using a recent casualty renewal as an example
Reinsurance
Late Notice in Reinsurance Claims: Does Prejudice Matter?
2002-09-01 | Larry Schiffer
The law of late notice in reinsurance varies from state to state. Here, Larry Schiffer briefly explores the late notice defense to payment under a reinsurance contract.
Captives
Choosing the Right Captive Domicile
2002-08-01 | Michael R Mead
In this article, Michael Mead discusses captive domiciles, their importance and what factors to consider when selecting one.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Optimizing the Management of Natural Disaster Exposure
2002-06-01 | Rick Clinton
Many companies feel their approach to managing their overall aggregate exposure to natural disasters is deficient. Rick Clinton examines some software and consulting options for handling the earthquake exposure.
Captives
Captive Structures
2002-04-01 | Michael R Mead
There are many different structures for a captive insurance company. Michael Mead discusses the most common structures and their potential uses.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Managing Earthquake Risk
2002-03-09 | Ronald Hamburger
Since September 11, risk managers have focused on man-made risk. However, Ron Hamburger explains the greater danger of natural catastrophes, particularly earthquakes, and how their risk should be assessed and handled.
Reinsurance
Sorting Out the Reinsurance Contract Morass
2002-03-01 | Larry Schiffer
Reinsurance terminology, like technical terms in other industries, seems unintelligible at first glance. In this article, Larry Schiffer defines the terms and their usage for the uninitiated.
Risk Financing Info
SPEs: A Post-"Enron" Perspective
2002-03-01 | Brent Clark
Brent Clark explains that special purpose entities/vehicles are not inherently evil but are a prevalent and potentially useful tool in modern corporate finance.
Reinsurance
If It Looks Like a Claim, and Sounds Like a Claim, Is It a Claim for Reinsurance Purposes?
2002-01-01 | Larry Schiffer
In this article, Larry Schiffer explains why a claim to an insurance company may not be a claim to a reinsurer, depending on the nature of the reinsurance provided.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Optimizing the Management of Natural Disaster Exposure
2002-06-01 | Rick Clinton
Reinsurance
If It Looks Like a Claim, and Sounds Like a Claim, Is It a Claim for Reinsurance Purposes?
2002-01-01 | Larry Schiffer
